From an original field of over 950 writers and after three intense
challenges, 30 finalists were challenged to create an original 5
page screenplay using the final assignment of the competition as shown
below.

TheShort
Screenplay Challenge is a competition that challenges
writers around the world to create short screenplays (5 pages max.)
based on genre, location, and object assignments. Each writer will
participate in at least 2 writing challenges and as many as 4
depending on how well they place in each challenge. When the
competition begins, writers are placed in groups where they will be
judged against other writers within their same group. Each
group receives its own unique genre, location, and object
assignments (see past examples here).
After 2 challenges, the top 5 writers that score the highest advance
to the next challenge (#3). In Challenge #3, writers are
placed in new groups and given a new genre, location, and object
assignment. The top 5 writers from each of the groups in
Challenge #3 advance to the fourth and final challenge of the
competition where they are given the final genre, location, and
object assignment and compete for thousands in
cash and prizes.
Sound like fun? Register below or
click here for a more detailed description of how the
competition works.

Never written a screenplay before?Click here to check
out an article going over the basics.

Registration is now closed. Make sure to
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announcement. Good luck to all the participants!

Not only does every writer receive
feedback from the judges for every screenplay that is submitted, but
a special review forum is available for the participants to submit
their screenplays for review from fellow writers throughout the
competition. During the last Short Screenplay Challenge, there
were over 1,700 comments made on the 160+ screenplays submitted on
the forum.
Click here to visit the
forums.

Stephen W.
Wellesley, MA, USA

“This was a fantastic challenge. Had to
make a script using Suspense on a high speed train. Just a
blast!”

Amy L.
Oakland, CA, USA

“That was the first screenplay I've ever written! I've been
meaning to for a long time, and finally decided I needed a
deadline. Looking forward to the next one.”

Sergio S.Bournemouth, GB

“A great challenge! My script is done
and it is amazing what you can do within 5 pages! Mentally and
artistically stimulating! Thank you!”

Shia S.
Oakland, CA, USA

“Submitted my Round 2 script. I whined the entire time. I will
be all nerves until we get results. I LOVE this process. I can
feel my growth as a writer/creative/human. Good luck to us all!”

Maria C.Malden, MA, USA

“First Suspense script for me...It was tough!!!! Really not my
thing...But thanks for the new experience, NYC Midnight! Hoping
for a Romantic Comedy next time.”

Randy B.Portland, OR, USA

“That was a great exercise! It came
really fast and then just the tweakin'. 5 pages, it has to be
TIGHT.”

Debra H.
(Lambton, Australia)

"Exhausted. The challenge is real and
the relief of having completed it is awesome.”

David W.
Royersford, PA, USA

“Script submitted with just 2 minutes
to spare. Had a blast!”

Tammy M.
Bolingbrook, IL, USA

“First time trying this. I loved the creative challenge. Came
out to 5 pages exactly.”